Froggy Pond

Western Province, South Africa

Depth

Visibility

5m - 15m

Entry

Shore

Experience Level

Beginner

Froggy Pond

Western Province, South Africa

Depth

Visibility

5m - 15m

Entry

Shore

Experience Level

Beginner

About Froggy Pond

Froggy Pond is located 5km south of Simons Town, and accessible from the small beach next to the road. Enter on the right of the rocky cluster and swim to the left and around the cluster before descending. The area is sheltered and the conditions are usually flat with good visibility. The site is ideal for snorkellers, novice divers and night diving. Marine life is limited and the invertebrate life is not very colourful.

Froggy Pond Dive Info

Terrain & Features

Rock, Night

Entry Type

Shore

Max Depth

Visibility Range

5m – 15m

Experience Level

Beginner

Best Gas Mix

21%

O₂

CNS Load (45 min)

5% at 5m / 36%

O₂

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Marine Life

Cuttlefish
Octopus
Various

Weather Conditions

Water Temperature ℃

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Dive Site Hazards

Bubble Trapping Under Overhangs — Rock overhangs can trap exhaled bubbles, reducing visibility and causing disorientation.
Reflected Surge Patterns — Surge reflecting off rock faces can create irregular and unpredictable water movement.
Current Funnel Effect — Narrow gaps between rocks can accelerate water flow unexpectedly.

Landmark Misidentification — Familiar sites can become unrecognisable at night.

Light-Induced Tunnel Vision — Focused light beams reduce peripheral awareness.

Depth Perception Errors — Reduced ambient light increases depth perception mistakes.

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